The past few days I’ve opened up my computer maybe 2-3x. Usually to respond to a few ASAP things and emails. I’ve hit read all in my READER and only read a few things here or there. You see, when tragedy strikes, I think there is a need for a little more disconnect. And since the Sandy Hook tragedy happened so close to Christmas, my heart is just eager to be still pray, pray for those affected and for our nation.
I got in my car this morning and flicked on the radio. I just so happened to hear the last bit of the news and they mentioned Sandy Hook. They mentioned that the school system was trying to move forward and ready to start healing, slowly. The kids were going back to school, in a different building of course, and the town was trying to focus on just loving and supporting one another. I sat there amazed. I sat there in awe of their strength. I sat there prayed for those little hearts, still scared, still sad. I sat there and realized that that is part of the healing process. Still painful, still mourning, but moving forward. That God’s hands are scooping them up right now and holding them tight. And as I prayed, I felt that comfort as well. Let the Healing begin.
Isaiah 41:10
I don’t have much to say after my little note above, but in light that it is Wednesday and WIAW, let’s move forward. Today I will share a few food pics and a great easy recipe. Maybe you can make these for someone who might need healing, whether it be physically or emotionally. Food can comfort when it’s made with LOVE! Enjoy!
Food Made with Love for my Family. Herb Salmon Steamed with Squash, butter, and cholula sauce. And Hot oats with Chia (Mila), poached egg, cream, and honey on top.
Food that heals the body. 2 juices to keep our immunity up this week. Carrot Cucumber Kiwi Orange on the left and Carrot Grapefruit Tangerine on the right.
Food made with kindness for others and by others
Custom Healthy Bites for my friend Jill Hanner on the left (Vegan Chocolate PB Caramel Latte) and my neighbors homemade coconut cream pie on the right. My neighbor Abby knows how to spoil us rotten. Love her kind heart.
And lastly, food I made just to share. I had extra GF pancake batter so I made a pumpkin spice pancake flat bread on the left. You can see my recipe on instagram here. I’ll post it here again soon. Then there is the picture on the right. GF Carrot Apple Pie PB muffins. I made these with the leftover pulp I had from juicing.
Gluten Free Apple Carrot Muffins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Description
Gluten Free Apple Carrot Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrot and apple pulp (or finely chopped carrot and apple)
- 2.5 cups GF flour (if you want grain free, try half almond meal, half coconut flour)
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Peanut flour or chunky PB
- 1 tsp apple pie spice
- dash of sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/3 c honey or maple syrup
- *for extra bulk add in 4 chopped dates
Instructions
- Place pulp in bowl and mix with hands. then add in your flour, egg, and milk. Mix again. Add in your remaining spices and form into a thick batter (will be chunky). Scoop out batter into oiled muffins tins or a muffin pan. Fill about 3/4 full. Bake at 350F for 32-36 minutes.
- Note: Since you use a LOT of carrot and apple pulp, they may take longer to cook. Be sure to check the center of your muffin with a tooth pick or knife.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Let the healing begin. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
LC
p.s I forgot to mention the winner of my FREE FRIDAY giveaway. Random Generator selected Melissa from Lift Teach Love Run. This was her response when asked what best thing in life was free. LOVE it Ms. LOVE!
That is one of my FAVORITE scriptures…thank you so much for reminding me of it! It’s good to disconnect every once in a while. I’ve been feeling a bit stressed and overwhelmed lately what with the holidays and everything and I’ve been finding myself slipping away from blogworld more and more. I’ve gotten so behind in my reading that I feel like I have no idea what’s going on anymore. I just realized yesterday that Katie is pregnant! Hopefully in the new year, I’ll be able to find a better balance with blog life and real life!
And I swear you read my mind…I just juiced for the first time in months yesterday (hello post-Christmas detox) and was trying to think of a way to use the pulp! These little muffins sound perfect!
Hold the family close and remember how lucky we are. Merry Christmas!
Yay!!! I’ve been a little MIA – my best friends dad passed away Tuesday very unexpectedly. That bible quote was JUST what I needed and feel good to pass!! Thanks for the inspiration friend <3
So sad and senseless. My heart is with all of the family and friends. GREAT recipe! I need to bake for a friend who just had a baby
let me know if you try it Erica. thanks for your HEART as always.
A few things have happened in the last few weeks in our family that have made us realize that the more important things to focus on this Christmas is time spent with family, and to honor God through all of it. Especially with what has happened at Sandy Hook, I am reminded that you just never know when the last Christmas will be, or even the last time you talk to a loved one. Life is FAR too short!
Love you darling! Thank you for all you do, sending big hugs your way!
i’m sorry friend. You know I am hear to chat if you need me. thank you for your thoughtful words as always.
The mere thought of God strengthening and lifting each of us up, especially those tiny little hearts that were so deeply impacted by the Sandy Hook tragedy, is such a deeply comforting concept to me. I can literally feel His strength surround me any time I call on Him for support, strength and perserverence…and even when I don’t call for it, it’s always there and THAT is the most profoundly comforting feeling in the world. Great reminding words my friend, love you!
yes, that’s internal peace right there! knowing HE is ALWAYS there!
YES YES YES LET THE HEALING BEGIN.
Let me know your world today
Ill be working a B&N this afternoon for a bit.
okay yay! maybe i can swing by, or this weekend?
I understand wanting to disconnect a bit more. Monday I took time out of my schedule to go watch one of my babies perform for a few hours, piano recital. When he got done I hugged him just a little tighter. So sad.
i think that’s a great way to help with healing. hug more. <3
I know what you mean about the need to disconnect. I’ve been feeling the same way but also s-w-a-m-p-e-d with work. not even funny – so forced disconnect? I am amazed by the Newtown community’s strength. I can imagine the desire to move on and move forward. I saw that the CT PTA was collecting paper snowflakes to decorate the new school so I think that Jasper and I will do that after-school this week.
i think that’s a great idea! Make an extra snowflake in remembrance. xxoo
My heart hurts so bad for those families! They do have so much strength!! I am amazed… Your food look delicious! Good food always soothes a hurting soul. xoxo
I agree that unplugging and taking time to really embrace your family and friends is one of the best things you can do to heal. I feel like most of us take for granted the people and things we have in our lives and only when they’re gone do we wish we had spent more time cherishing them. I love this recipe too! Have a great night Lindsay! 🙂
yes, guilty of that. I want to focus more on the blessings around us, DAILY!
sharing the love… it’s sad. just sad.
thank you for sharing. Hug that “queen” of yours for me.
Your muffins look goooood.
Friday was a horrible day. I got awful news that my nana passed away and then found out what happened in Conneticut. What a day of heart ache and pain.
here’s to healing. Sending you love!
It’s just unfathomable the pain that community must be going through. My mind can’t process it.
I just don’t understand the gun laws over there…. hopefully from tragedy something positive in the forms of a law-reform can come about?
i hope so too friend. Hug misty for me.
Great reminder for us all Lindsay! We all have to move forward and my heart and thoughts go out to all those affected by the awful event that occurred. I think the disconnection is a great idea to reflect and focus on what truly matters in our hearts. Great recipe too today!
I hear you on the tragedy! It is hard but I choose to show people that do these things that they can not stop us from living life. There is a moment of silence on Friday at 9:30 am EST.
So on your eats – Coconut cream pie – HOLY COW!!!!! YUM! Those muffins look DELISH!!!!!!!!!!!
i’m so glad. we need that time of silence out of respect.
p.s.
Loved your hawaii workout outfit! You know i lived in Kona for 2 years.
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I did not know you lived in Kona!!! Our all time fav island. We love it there! Had not been in 5 years on a vacation so was so nice to go back there!!!!
Did I read that correctly? Oats, egg, honey, and chia? Quite the combo Cotter and one that I’m interested to try. I will call you before the end of the week, cause like you I’ve had a hard time with the computer and news. Disconnecting is a good way to truly focus on the simple things.
well it is a cotter creation, just for you! I have a feeling you will approve!
Glad I am not the only one who hasn’t had the heart or desire to be on the computer. I have been trying to spend every waking moment with the boys – no tv, no playing alone…the three of us sitting on the floor in the playroom for hours on monday and yesterday. I still can’t stop holding and hugging them.
this is why your children will grow up confident. Because they have your focus and love!
I love the verse you chose. I feel the same, and am so deeply sorry for the Sandy Hook families. Thank you for sharing comfort!
Disconnecting can be hard, but I’m glad you’re stepping back and finding comfort in His arms. it’s so easy to get weighed down with all the crud in the world, but it’s refreshing to know He’s still in control, no matter what.
amen to that friend.
Yes, I agree… healing is much needed at this time. PRAYING!
You are totally right. Food can heal the soul when it comes from loved ones. I know when my great grandma died I immediately when to the kitchen and baked up a big loaf of banana bread, her specialty. Taking a bite just reminded me of all the times when she had cooked for us, and really, it made me smile. Hope your wonderful food does some healing too!
yes yes, that’s what i mean. The depth of the love that goes in it is healing, yes?
I always finish reading your posts with a sense of peace, so I thank you for that. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to try to get back to living a normal life after going through something like that… those kids are absolute angels.
another great post from you! I can always find comforting words here. and great recipes. 🙂
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those are wise words! making food with love is a great way to heal and move forward. even though at times if feels so hard but knowing that the MAN upstairs is watching and protecting us all helps 🙂
hugs
I think you have just the right approach when it comes to mourning and praying and supporting those that lost their lives or their loved ones last week. It truly is such a difficult thing to even watch, let alone go through. I don’t even know where I would begin, except faith. Your words always give me more to be thankful for too. So thank you for that, always! I LOVE seeing your concoctions here and on Instagram! You inspire me to make more random combinations 🙂
Beautiful post Lindsay, per usual. 🙂
Those muffins sure look tasty! Yum!
You’ve been busy busy in the kitchen- it all looks fantastic! I’ve cut back a lot this week, too and it felt good- it’s been a reminder that what really matters is pouring myself into those in my life, not my computer!
Praying for healing and hope and faith and love, for all of us.
Disconnecting…I’ve been disconnecting a little more this week and it feels good.
Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Totally agree with you. That’s why I took the entire week + Monday away from the computer. Can you cook for me? Everything looks amazing!
Love this post friend, “let the healing begin.” I could not agree
More.
P.S i believe, ahem,YOU spoil US rotten!! Xoxo
you were up early! hehe. Happy day! xxoo
Ha, I saw you post those special healthy bites on Instagram the other day — I never would’ve guessed chocolate pb caramel latte?! But yum!
Love the carrot apple pie muffins! Perfect for chilly mornings with a cup of hot coffee. 🙂
I’m still hurting so badly from last Friday and I can’t even imagine the hurt and sadness that the amazingly strong families and kiddos in Sandy Hook must feel…but I love that they are leaning on one another and working to heal. Amazing!
So I know I’ve said a million times that I’m not sure where I am spiritually, but I do love, love, love that verse. It is one of my favorites.
i think this verse truly comforts all. xxoo
I am so happy I don’t actually need pulp for this recipe! ooooo lovely I am so so excited 🙂 great recipe!
these have your name all over it Meg!
I do agree on taking the time to disconnect from the online world and getting back to the real world. The here and now and soaking in that time with your loved ones.
What beautiful words. There truly are no words anyone can say to explain this but all we really can do is move forward but never forget. On a total aside note I love that recipe and as usual the meals look amazing 🙂
Great reminder that the holidays really are about love, family and friends, not just gifts, and we should be thankful for what we have, especially when such tragedy occurs.
Thanks, as always, for sharing your great recipe (and mouth-watering photos!)
amen to that! <3
I know how you feel, no words I can even say about what happened. Just makes me more scared when my son is not with me and out at school in the day, a place I thought he was safe. Very scary world we live in.
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